2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FN68 SDY

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 April 2025 at 40,623 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The single failure on 5 July 2023 at 30,215 miles carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault, immediately followed by a pass on the same day and mileage. The van shows low use for its eight-year life, averaging roughly 5,078 miles per year. Mileage rose from 25,529 at the 8 July 2022 test to 30,215 by 5 July 2023, then 34,586 on 25 June 2024 and 40,623 on 29 April 2025. The accumulation is steady and modest, with no gaps exceeding thirteen months or sudden high-mileage jumps that would suggest harsh commercial duty. The clean record across all tests implies the previous keeper kept basic consumables and structure in order. A buyer should still confirm in person that brake discs, suspension bushes and coil springs show no corrosion or wear hidden behind the clean advisories. The lack of any flagged items means no recurring mechanical trend exists in the data, but low-mileage vans left standing can develop seized calipers or flat-spotted tyres not caught in a pass. Inspect underneath for structural rust on chassis members and check the exhaust for internal degradation despite the emissions pass. Given the sparse but clean history, the vehicle reads as lightly used and well presented. The same-day fail and pass in July 2023 warrants a glance at the VOSA failure reason if the buyer wants certainty, though no defect was logged. Overall the record supports a sound purchase subject to a standard pre-sale inspection.